Programs
Researchers have repeatedly linked the strengths of strong communities and economies to strong families. Mountain Family Center Advocates are certified as Family Development Specialists. What does this mean? Households (be it families or individuals) served at the Center have the opportunity to change their lives becoming more personally and financially self-reliant. There is no cost to the household for this strength-based service.
Hunger Relief
Mountain Family Center has the
two largest food banks in Grand County.
East Grand County
612 Hemlock, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO (970) 725-3257
Open Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm and Fridays by appointment
West Grand County
312 Center (behind the high school), Kremmling, CO
Open Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 3 pm. Other days by appointment
Homeless Prevention
Mountain Family Center provides one-time homeless prevention assistance for those who cannot pay their rent or mortgage through no fault of their own. To qualify for assistance, the head-of-household should call the main office to obtain an application and to set up an appointment with the Family Development Specialist. Please remember to bring a copy of your identification and landlord or mortgage company information for verification purposes.
Utility Assistance
Through a generous grant from Energy Outreach Colorado, Mountain Family Center is able to help families and individuals keep their heat on in Grand County. Please note that all households requesting assistance will be asked to apply for LEAP as required by Energy Outreach Colorado. Please call the office to obtain an application and to set up an appointment with the Family Development Specialist. Remember to bring your identification (id card or driver's license) as well as a copy of your utility bills when visiting the office.
Health Advocacy
The Colorado Health Foundation in collaboration with Family Resource Center Association has generously provided funding for a Health Advocate at Mountain Family Center. The Advocate works with people who are struggling to pay for health care by linking them with services and programs.
Nutrition and Cooking Classes
Cooking Matters, formerly Operation Front Line, are classes that teach nutritious cooking on a budget. Classes are five weeks long. Participants prepare a meal during class and are provided with the groceries necessary to prepare the meal at home for their families. These classes will resume in late February in Kremmling and will be offered in several towns throughout 2012. Please contact the Health Advocate for further information.
Budgeting Classes
These are difficult times, but not unmanageable with budgeting assistance! These classes are part of the CSU Extension Program, Dollar Works 2 and will begin in Grand County in March. For more information, please call the Mountain Family Center.
Colorado Bright Beginnings
New parents learn quickly that babies do not come with an operator's manual. With Colorado Bright Beginnings, parents of new-born through three-year-olds get a one-on-one or group visit that includes the information you need to know to become your child's first and best teacher. To schedule your first Bright Beginnings visit, please call the Mountain Family Center.
Resources and Referrals
For people needing help locating or accessing services throughout Grand County and the state, please call Mountain Family Center. Our staff is very knowledgeable about the resources available to help families find the assistance they need when facing crisis, or hopefully before a problem becomes too big.
Coat Closet / Thrift Store
Purchasing warm winter wear is expensive. Families facing difficult economic times can find assistance by visiting Mountain Family Center's Coat Closet. For families and individuals involved in one or more of our programs, coats, hats, mittens, boots and other winter wear is available at no cost (one set per person per household). Extra coats are available at a very low cost. Please call before bringing donated items. Children's winter wear is always welcome.
Holiday Projects
Holiday traditions help keep families strong. Households participating in one or more of the Mountain Family Center's programs may qualify for assistance at Thanksgiving and at Christmas through one of the Holiday Projects. For more information, contact the Mountain Family Center after October 15, 2012.
School Supplies
With the ongoing assistance of the Grand County Board of Realtor Membership, Mountain Family Center is able to provide new school supplies (including a limited number of backpacks) to children from families that are struggling to purchase supplies. Please contact the Center after August 1, 2012 for more information on sending your child to school prepared to LEARN!
